Took 13 Years to Build the Mosque,
Employing 5,000 Craftsmen, Costing About 10 Lakhs (One Million Rupees).

Mosque Structure :

Three Gates Mosque built in Red Sand
Stone, 261 feet long and 90 feet wide, Roof Covered with Three Domes
with Alternate Stripes of Black and White Marble. Topmost part is
Covered with Gold - Worth a Sight.

Fact :

The Courtyard of the Mosque can Hold
upto 25,000 people.

Don't Miss :

Tasting the Famous Non Vegetarian
Cuisine of Karim's, Especially the Mughlai Cuisine - Near the Mosque.

Through Eastern Gateway once used by
the Mughal Kings to Offer their Prayers. Opened on Saturday - Sundays.

Must See :

The Footwear - Red Beard Hair and
the Foot Impressions of Prophet, The Replica of Quran (Holy Books of
Muslims) Written on a Deer Skin kept inside the Mosque.

Inside Tip :

Cover Your Head and Take off your
Shoes Before Entering. You Even have to Wash youe Feet Before Entering
the Premises.

Shopping Around :

Buy the Religious Books and
Traditional Handicrafts Sold Around the Mosque.

A voluminous shrine surely concocts a huge awe, and if it
is the most eminent, no doubt, it will elevate a spiritual spirit to a
million high. The Masjid-i-Jahan Numa, commonly known as Jama Masjid is
ranked as the largest of the buildings of its class in India. It was built
at a cost of a million, within a period of six years (1650-1656 AD) by
Shahjahan, after he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. Masjid-i-Jahan
Numa means 'the mosque commanding a view of the world', and the name Jama
Masjid is a reference to the weekly congregation observed on Friday at the
mosque. Despite the over-all vast proportions of the mosque, its various
component parts have been blended together in such perfect harmony and
effortless homogeneity as to result in a magnificent monument of great
grace and elegance. The mosque is also known to house a curious collection
of several relics in a closet in the north gate, more popularly a copy of
the Holy Quran written on deer skin! During your holidays in Delhi, don't
miss the chance to visit this haloweed shrine, for you will be overwhelmed
to see the history unfold before your peeled eyes in the markets embracing
the Jama Masjid.

Experience The Majestic Mosque

To get a good feel of the ancient royal era, enter the
Masjid through the eastern gateway. Originally open only for the Emperor
who retired to a private gallery above the gate, the gate can be reached
via a flight of steps, all built of red sandstone. Prior to the 1857 War
of Indian Independence, there was a 'madrassah' near the southern side of
the mosque, which was pulled down after the mutiny. Stroll around the
voluminous centre courtyard to see the 12 pillared kiosks surmounted by
marble domes embellishing the four corners of the shrine. You will be
amazed to know that it is one of the few mosques in India which women can
enter.

Enter into the spacious prayer hall and you will see 11 multi-foil arches
(a speciality of Jama Masjid) with a greater emphasis on the central one
rising far above the roof level. The beauty is mindblowing! And the
architecture is marvellous too! Surmounted by 12 sided domical marble
kiosks, the roof top is adorned with alternating vertical strips of red
stone and white marble. Three extremely elegant domes of white marble
ornamented with strips of black marble, and white marble cupolas at the
corners, have turned this imposing hall into a colouful checkerboard of
great beauty and dignity. For some minimal amount, you can climb the
southern minaret - if you're a man or you have one with you. Gaze around
and you will be greeted with a magnificent view of the bustling Chandni
Chowk market and the imposing Red Fort that dominates the skyline of this
sector. You can also see one of the features that Sir Lutyens incorporated
while designing New Delhi - the Jama Masjid, Connaught Place and
Parliament House are in a direct line.

Cool Tips

The Jama Masjid is easily accessible from all parts of
the city. Nestling in the old quarters of Delhi, the mosque can be reached
via road and rail. Especially with the advent of Metro Rail, the mosque
has come closer to the heart of Delhi. Shoes should be removed and
tourists considered unsuitably dressed (bare legs for either men or women)
can hire robes at the northern gate. The mosque is open to non-Muslims
from half an hour after sunrise until half an hour before sunset, but it
closes every Friday for two hours during mid-day prayers. The eastern
gateway is open to public only on Friday and on Muslim festival days,
while the regular entry is by either the north or south gate.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Jama Masjid

The Largest Shrine of Devotion
The Masjid-i-Jahan Numa, commonly known as Jama Masjid is ranked as
the largest mosque in India. It was built at a cost of a million,
within a period of six years (1650-1656 AD) by Shahjahan, after he
shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi.

A House of Curious Collections
a magnificent monument of great grace and elegance. The mosque is
also known to house a curious collection of several relics in a closet
in the north gate, more popularly a copy of the Holy Quran written on
deer skin!

A Celebration of Devotion
Plan a holiday trip to Delhi during Id and you can be a part of the
colourful festivals of the Muslims. The whole of the Old City pulsates
with devotion and the mosque, amidst them, shines like a precious
piece of jewel.

Behold The Beauty
Surmounted by 12 sided domical marble kiosks, the roof top is adorned
with alternating vertical strips of red stone and white marble. Three
extremely elegant domes of white marble ornamented with strips of
black marble, and white marble cupolas at the corners, have turned
this imposing hall into a colouful checkerboard of great beauty and
dignity.

How Far You can See
Gaze around and you will be greeted with a magnificent view of the
bustling Chandni Chowk market and the imposing Red Fort that dominates
the skyline of this sector. You can also see one of the features that
Sir Lutyens incorporated while designing New Delhi - the Jama Masjid,
Connaught Place and Parliament House are in a direct line.

A delightful journey to see the magnificient heritage of Rajasthan
along with the pilgrimage places and the myriad hues of the hills and
the plains.Duration: 17 Days / 16 NightsAsk For the Price / Customize This Tour